This section pertains to part-time students only (those registered for less than 12 credits per semester). Full-time students should refer to the University catalog for information about tuition and fees.  The information on this page is not applicable to EasternOnline courses.

What Type of Student Am I?

If a student is matriculated (degree seeking or non-degree) in a graduate program of study, any course taken for credit or audit (whether graduate or undergraduate level) by the student will be billed at the graduate level.

If a student is matriculated in an undergraduate program of study, any course taken for credit or audit (whether graduate or undergraduate level) by the student will be billed at the undergraduate level.

If a student is not matriculated, but has been awarded an undergraduate degree, any course taken for credit or audit (whether graduate or undergraduate level) by the student will be billed at the graduate level.

If a student is not matriculated, and does not have an undergraduate degree, courses taken by a student for credit or audit can only be at the undergraduate level and, as such, will be billed at the undergraduate level.

Payment Options

Checks

Make checks payable to: Eastern Connecticut State University. A fee of $25 will be charged for any checks that are not honored by banks.

If you register but do not pay, your schedule will be canceled on the following business day. This does not apply if you have been notified that you will be receiving financial aid.

Credit Cards

Eastern accepts Visa, Discover, or MasterCard for all forms of registration. Written permission of the cardholder is required for a second party to use a credit card for registration.

Outstanding Charges

Students who owe money from a previous semester must pay the outstanding amount before registering for the next semester.

Refunds

To receive a refund, you must follow the procedure for course withdrawal.

(Deadlines will be strictly enforced)

Full-term courses are refunded as follows:

• 100% refund through the first week (or 3 hours) of classes.
• 50% refund through the second and third weeks (or 9 hours) of class.
• No refund after the third week (or 9 hours) of class.

Less than full term courses are refunded as follows:

• 100% refund prior to the second class meeting.
• 50% refund prior to the third class meeting.
• No refund after the beginning of the third class meeting.

(Refunds take six to eight weeks to be processed)

Drop/Withdraw

Drop a Full-Semester Course*

(Deadlines will be strictly enforced)

To drop prior to the start of classes and through the first two weeks or six hours (February 4):

1. Complete an "Add & Drop Form".  (Available from the School of Continuing Education or the Registrar's Office.)
2. Bring the completed drop form to the Registrar's Office.
3. No grade will be recorded.

Withdraw from a Full-Semester Course*

(Deadlines will be strictly enforced)

To withdraw between February 5 and April 4 for the Spring semester:

1. Obtain a "Withdrawal from Course Approval Form." (Forms are available from the Registrar's Office or the School of Continuing Education.)
2. Instructors must complete their section and assign a WP (Withdrawal Passing) or WF (Withdrawal Failing).
3. Bring the completed withdrawal form to the Registrar's Office.
4. A grade of WP/WF will be recorded on your academic transcript.

Withdrawals from full-semester courses are not permitted beyond the deadline. For this semester, the last day you may withdraw from a full semester course is April 4. If you do not officially withdraw, but stop attending classes, you will receive a grade of "F".

* See the academic calendar in the semester catalog for drop/withdrawal dates for 5 week, 7 week, and 10 week courses. 

Fee Waivers

Senior Citizens

Permanent residents of Connecticut who are age 62 or older with positive identification are entitled to have tuition waived. The registration fee of $35.00 is not waived. For non-matriculated senior citizens, waiver is granted on a space available basis during in-person registration. This waiver does not apply to Eastern Online courses.

Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)

Procure required approval of payment by BRS through your rehabilitation officer. All BRS students must apply for financial aid for BRS funding determination.

Veterans' Benefits

To claim benefits, contact the Coordinator of Veterans' Affairs at the Support Services Center prior to registration each semester. Waives one-half of part-time tuition charges but not the registration fee. Students must be Connecticut residents and officially admitted into a degree seeking program. Call (860) 465-4434 for more information.

Tax Credits

Hope Scholarship Credit

You or your dependents may be eligible for up to $1,500 of tax credit for the first two years of post-secondary education for expenses. To qualify, you must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) for at least one academic period beginning during the tax year.

Lifetime Learning Tax Credit

This credit applies to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education coursework paid on or after July 1, 1999. A family can claim on its tax return a credit equal to 20% of the first $5,000 of all post-secondary educational expenses each tax year.

Both of these tax credits phase out gradually based on adjusted gross income (AGI).

Please consult the Financial Aid Office, IRS, or your tax advisor for further information.

Financial Aid

Students may obtain all needed forms from the Financial Aid Office, Alvin B. Wood Support Services Center by calling (860) 465-5205 or visiting their website.

Get a financial aid pin at www.pin.ed.gov

After 3 days, an e-mail should come to you telling you  your pin is all set and to apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov

ECSU”s school code number is: 001425 you will need to enter that in on the financial aid online application.

You must be matriculated and file the FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) to qualify for consideration. To maximize financial aid sources, the FAFSA must reach the processor by March 15th for the Fall semester and November 15th for the Spring semester. However, it is still beneficial to apply late than not to apply at all. (Note: Financial aid recipients are expected to purchase their books from personal resources.) Email: financialaid@easternct.edu

Financial Aid Key Points

Grants and Scholarships

Federal Pell Grants

A major source of grant money for part-time students at ECSU. Your eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant is determined from the summary of the FAFSA you file.

School of Continuing Education Scholarships

A one-time scholarship for part-time undergraduate students (those enrolled in 3 to 11 credits per semester) demonstrating financial need (you must to submit a copy of your 1040 or 1040A federal tax return and you must have filed a FAFSA). You may download the application or obtain an application from the School of Continuing Education, Shafer Hall, Room 100. Note: those working in the nonprofit sector and those with low incomes are especially encouraged to apply.

Scholarships

Loans

Student loans are available for the Fall and Spring semesters if you are a matriculated student enrolled for at least 6 credits per semester. To qualify, you must file the FAFSA and appropriate loan application at the Financial Aid Office. The loan applications are available at your local bank or you may pick one up at the Financial Aid Office, Support Services Center. In some instances you will have to apply online. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Employer Reimbursement

Contact your employer for details.

Interest Free Extended Payment for Part-Time Students

TuitionPay

Eastern Connecticut State University has teamed with TuitionPay to offer you the TuitionPay Monthly Payment Plan. The plan is interest-free and allows you to spread your tuition and fees over a number of months for a small fee.

You can enroll in the plan by term or for the year. If you enroll in the payment plan for one term, the enrollment fee is $35 and you will make three payments. If you will be attending Eastern for the Fall and Spring terms, you can enroll in the annual plan. The enrollment fee for the annual plan is $55 and your annual tuition and fees are spread over 10 payments. You are not allowed to spread your tuition and fees for one term over 10 months.

The plan does not cover Summer or Wintersession terms. Your TuitionPay Monthly Plan should be established as early as possible for smaller, more manageable monthly payments. If you enroll in the plan after it has started, you must make up the necessary back payments.

For additional information or to enroll in the payment plan, call TuitionPay at (800) 635-0120 or visit their at www.tuitionpay.com.

Deferred Payment Option for Fall and Spring Semesters

Part-time Eastern students are offered a deferred payment option. This allows you to pay the non-refundable Registration Fee ($35) and one-half of your tuition at the time of registration.

It is your responsibility to pay the balance due. You will receive a bill along with your schedule card that reflects the final tuition owed and due date. Please know, if you have not paid IN FULL by the due date, you may incur a late fee of $50. Also, if you owe money from a previous semester, you must pay the outstanding amount before registering.